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Sierra Space · 1 month ago

Manager, Material Planning

Louisville, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$114K/yr - $156K/yr

2+ years exp

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. As a Planning Manager, you'll oversee the planning process to maintain production schedules and manage material requirements to ensure operational efficiency.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace TravelTransportation

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning process and drive the strategy for maintaining production schedules and material requirements

Ensure that the flow of raw materials and/or finished goods is controlled and timed to meet production requirements

Review and approve quantities, schedules, and parts lists to ensure timely and complete ordering

Issuance and receipt of parts and materials

Develop raw material and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules

Develop and maintain process documentation and training plans

Plan and manage material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementProduction SchedulingMaterials Requirements PlanningInventory ManagementEnterprise Resource PlanningAPICS CPIM CertificationAerospaceDefense ExperienceManagement ExperienceDFARS Regulations KnowledgeContract Language Familiarity

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field of study

Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education

Advanced experience with the practical application of manufacturing, engineering planning, or inventory management principles

Prior experience with Production Scheduling

Comprehensive understanding of materials management systems

Expert knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) I & II principles

Previous management experience; the ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence

Typically 2-4 years of relevant experience

Preferred

A higher level degree may substitute for experience

APICS Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification

Familiarity with contract language as it pertains to material planning inventory

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience, preferably Dayforce

Experience with DFARS regulations specific to Materials Management and Accounting Systems (MMAS)

Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military

Company

Sierra Space

Sierra Space is a commercial space company that specializes in the development of advanced space technologies and solutions. It is a sub-organization of Sierra Nevada Corporation.

Founded in 2021

Louisville, Colorado, USA

1001-5000 employees